Well, well, well. Look what we have here. It's alive! Yes, I haven't dropped off the face of the earth (yet) and I don't think I will any time soon. I have been fairly busy lately, with school and work, but nothing really interesting to report.
Okay, so I have been really getting into politics lately. I watched all four debates and have been trying to read a few things here and there. I have always leaned toward Kerry. He shares more of my views and I really can't stand Bush. I don't like Kerry much either, but at least he is well-spoken and can actually formulate a coherent setence most of the time. I don't agree with everything he says, but at least I can understand most of it. Oh, and this picture has pretty much sealed the deal for me.
I have a few interesting links for you, so here goes:
Politic Songs
Operation Truth
Freeway Blogger
Here is a funny picture. Now, the argument is not whether or not Bush "owns" a timber company. The point is that the republicians are lying about the amount of small business that will be affected by Kerry's proposed tax increase. Bush made the joke because he had nothing better to say. I thought it was funny (I literally laughed out loud when he said it), but he was just trying to underscore the fact that "the majority of those being counted as 'small businesses' are really individuals who aren't primarily business owners, and a huge number have no employees." That was an excerpt from this article, so go and check it out.
It is is also important to point out this:
"It should also be noted that Kerry is proposing several tax cuts specifically targeted to small businesses, including a refundable tax credit aimed at reducing the cost of health-care benefits, eliminating capital-gains taxes for 'long-term investments' held for five or more years in small businesses, and a "new jobs tax credit" for small businesses that add new jobs in 2005 and 2006. What Kerry is proposing for small business can be found on his website."
That is from the same article. Of course, the republicans wouldn't want you to know that, it would weaken their argument. I can't say that I blame them for trying though.
Well, that is all I have for you tonight. I encourage everyone (yes, even republicans) to leave me a comment. Whatever your political orientation, please leave me a comment, even if you don't agree with me. I welcome dissent because that is what makes people see things from different perspectives and that is what this world (and country) needs more of. If the majority of Americans cared enough about politics to debate with one another, this country would be better off for it. Now, I am not the most informed when it comes to most things, but I try to stay up as much as I can. I hope you all enjoyed this post. Thank you and good night.
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All the Kerry/Edwards talk about Stem Cell Research is bunk. They are a couple of phoneys.
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Not to mention that in a world of political opportunists, Kerry is King Shizz of them all. He'd say anything to anyone at anytime if he thought it would help him get a vote or two.
Oh yeah, and great reference to SNL...
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I can't argue with you there Temujin. Kerry will say anything to get a vote, but you can say that about any politician. All politicians lie, it is the name of the game, but I'm getting tired of Bush lying and I'd like to see a change. I can and do respect your opinion though, thank you for the comment.
ReplyDeleteTo Rich, I posted you a comment on your blog, so check it out.